Ultimately, these outward symbols teach us about more important interior, spiritual realities.

The most profound claim of Christianity is that Jesus died, was sealed in a grave and three days later, was no longer there.

Let us take time to reflect on just one passage from the Confessions, as Augustine looked back on his earlier life.

What’s going through your mind when you are about to receive Holy Communion?

“What are the reasons bread and wine are used in the Eucharist?”

Communion is both the source of and destiny planned for humanity.

This is a great question because it reveals you are aware of God’s desire that we turn to him in our need.

Lent is a perfect time for this spiritual practice of “discerning the winds within.”

Solidarity at its basic meaning is the unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest or goal.

There are many layers of communion among persons, one layer building on another.

I learned about love in a nursing home half a world away.

Twin sister of St. Benedict, she became the patron saint of the Benedictine nuns.

Three other religious sisters and I attended an event called Trivia Night.

The words of the prophet Joel to the people of Israel more than 400 years before the birth of Christ are still applicable for us today:

I have been trying to pray more regularly, but I keep getting so distracted. It is really frustrating. What am I doing wrong?

Since we are created in God’s image and likeness, each of us is wired for the true, the good and the beautiful.

The catechism (1421) states that Jesus willed his Church to continue his mission of healing and salvation through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Why is the good news of a viral video so easy to share while the Good News of Jesus Christ so difficult?

At Mass, the source of our salvation (Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary) is made present to us; Mass also unites us with the liturgy in heaven.

Father William “Bill” Spencer defied odds by virtue of his unrelenting faith.

When Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said: “I am the light of the world."

The term “missionary disciple” has been used to motivate Catholics to consistently live out our common evangelistic responsibility.

When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another family member.

Patron of missions and co-founder of the Jesuits

In December 1545, the Council of Trent began its work of clarifying doctrine and purifying the inner life of the Church.